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Terry Dazzles in Shootout Again to lead USA to World Junior Gold

They say in hockey the most dangerous lead is the two-goal lead and it showed tonight in Montreal as for the second straight year the gold medal game in the IIHF World Junior Championship went to overtime. Unlike last year’s…

Eddie
January 6, 2017

News

USA-Canada to Square Off Outdoors in 2018 World Juniors

We’ve seen outdoor hockey games at just about every level over the last 15 years since Michigan and Michigan State played in the Cold War in 2001. Next December the best junior players from the United States and Canada will…

Eddie
October 29, 2016

Playoffs

Canada vs Europe: Tale of the Tape

With Game 1 of the World Cup taking place later tonight, here is how both teams stack against each other. Scoring Canada has the advantage, scoring 19 goals from 10 players. Europe’s 10 goals have come from seven players. Three…

Eddie
September 27, 2016

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World Cup of Hockey 2016 Roster: Team Canada

The eight teams participating in the World Cup of Hockey 2016, which will take place from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 2016 in Toronto, have announced their final rosters for the tournament. Below are the skaters who will play for…

Chris
June 11, 2016

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2017 World Junior Groups Are Revealed

A few days after the United States claimed bronze in Finland, they learned the nations they have to face in Canada if they want to win more hardware. The 2017 IIHF World Junior Championships will take place Dec. 26- Jan…

Eddie
January 10, 2016

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IIHF World Championship Semifinal Preview

There are four teams remaining in the 2015 IIHF World Championship. The games take place today, with Canada facing Czech Republic at 9:30 a.m. ET in the first semifinal and Russia facing the United States in the nightcap at 1:00…

Eddie
May 16, 2015

Soap Box

Who Can Challenge Canada & Sweden at World Jrs?

The preliminary round is over at the World Junior Championships taking place in Toronto and Montreal. After the 10 teams played four games apiece, it is evident that Canad and Sweden are the top contenders for the title after going…

Eddie
January 1, 2015

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Rob Blake to Oversee Canada at World Championships

One Canadian legend player is following another in the Canadian hockey general managers seat. After Steve Yzerman led Canada to two Olympic gold medals, it is time for Hockey Canada to groom another successor for the 2018 Winter Olympics. The…

Eddie
March 27, 2014

News

Backstrom Missed Gold Medal Game due to Failed Drug Test

Heading into Sunday’s gold medal game against Canada, we were initially believed that Swedish forward Nicklas Backstom was a late scratch for the gold medal game due to migraines. But it’s officially known and reported that Backstrom was suspended for…

Eddie
February 23, 2014

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Team Canada Announces 2014 Olympic Roster

Team Canada announced their roster this morning for the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia. As expected, the team is loaded with top notch talent that immediately makes them a front runner to win the gold. Below we’ve laid out…

Matt
January 7, 2014